This Week's Picks | 60th Edition

Published on 15 October 2025 at 09:15

This week's screen stories take us across continents, through centuries, and into a range of emotions. From the winding alleyways of Paris to legendary battlefields, from playful animations to supernatural encounters, there's something for everyone.

Are you in search of laughter, legacy, or deeper truths? These cinematic and streaming gems encourage you to pause, reflect, and appreciate the power of storytelling.

Let the adventure of choosing what to watch begin!


In Cinemas

Drama

In the streets of Paris, a young asylum seeker pedals through hope and heartbreak. As Souleymane faces his life-defining immigration interview, his memories and struggles unfold in a powerful reflection on identity, resilience, and belonging.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: As he pedals through the streets of Paris to deliver meals, Souleymane repeats his story. In two days, he has to undergo his asylum application interview, the key to obtaining the necessary papers. But Souleymane is not ready.

Writers: Boris Lojkine & Delphine Agut

Cast: Abou Sangare, Alpha Oumar Sow, Nina Meurisse, Emmanuel Yovaine, Younoussa Diallo, Keta Diallo, Ghislain Mahan, Mamoudou Barry, Yaya Diallo, Karim Bouziane, Amadou Bah, Sory Binta Barry, Thiemo Sadou Barry, Nagnouman Toure, Frederic Faria, William Cotteaux-Guinard, Roger Bernard, Boris Lojkine, Sidiki Doumbouya, Xiao Xiaoyue

Cine-grapher: Tristan Galand

Costume Design: Marine Peyraud

Production Designer: Geraldine Stivet

Producer: Bruno Nahon

Editor: Xavier Sirven

Director: Boris Lojkine

Release Date: 17 October 2025

Screening Territory: Selected Cinemas across the UK

Production Location: Paris, France

Production Country: France

Language: French, Fulah & Malinka (Foreign Language Subtitled)

Cert: 12A

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbs53_uMw9o&t=2s

Rating: 5 stars
4 votes

Comedy | Adventure | Animation | Family

Gabby hits the road with Grandma Gigi for a purr-fect adventure! When her beloved dollhouse goes missing, she must navigate the real world to reunite her Gabby Cats — a vibrant, heartfelt story about imagination, courage, and the power of family.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby's dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera, Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it's too late.

Writers: Mike Lew, Rehana Lew Mirza, Adam Wilson, Melanie Wilson LaBracio, Ryan Crego, Jennifer Twomey, Traci Paige Johnson & Thomas Lennon

Cast: Laila Lockhart, Gloria Estefan, Kristen Wiig, Logan Bailey, Eduardo Franco, Juliet Donenfeld, Tina Ukwu, Donovan Patton, Sainty Nelsen, Maggie Lowe, Carla Tassara, Sainty Nelsen, Tara Strong, Kailov Rene Quijada, Meriem Erlebach, Shelby Young, Kate Whiddington, Stephanie Jaskot, Jonesy the Cat, Ken Boyd, Lucy Lowe, Ayden Elijah

Cine-grapher: Todd Elyzen

Composer: Stephanie Economou

Costume Design: Angela Hadnagy

Production Designer: Justin Ludwig

Producers: Steven Schweickart & Steve Schweickart

Editor: Marcus Taylor

Director: Ryan Crego

Release Date: 16 October 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Production Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Production Countries: Canada & US

Cert: U

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-GFCPEWqe4&t=66s

Rating: 4.6666666666667 stars
3 votes

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In Cinemas

Drama | Mystery

Set in colonial Benin, a young orphan’s awakening to her divine powers sparks a tale of destiny, rebellion, and ancestral magic. Osamede is a visually stunning journey through myth, identity, and the courage to rise beyond one’s origins.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: OSAMEDE tells the story of a young, orphaned girl living in colonised Benin kingdom, intertwined in a world of politics, mystery, and magic.

When mine guards attack Osamede, she mysteriously exhibits superhuman powers, a revelation that unveils her true heritage: she carries the powers of the Aruosa stone, a divine gift from Osanobua. She must now embark on a profound journey of self-discovery to uncover her origins and rise to become the hero the Benin kingdom so urgently needs.

Writer: Lolo Eremie

Cast: Ivie Okujaye, William Benson, Osagie Elegbe, Etinosa Idemudia, Alexander Bud, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Paul Obazele, Lexan Peters, Tosin Adeyemi

Cine-grapher: Charlie Oleghe

Composer: Chubb Okobah

Costume Design: Juliana Dede

Production Designer: Uche Nwaohiri

Producers: Lilian Olubi, James Omokwe & Fatima Omokwe

Editor: Winston AIG Ohioma

Director: James Omokwe

Release Date: 17 October 2025

Screening Territory: Nigeria, UK, US, Canada & Europe

Production Location: Fugar & Ososo, Edo State, Nigeria

Production Country: Nigeria

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JtYdfEXBl4

Rating: 5 stars
3 votes

Action | Comedy | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Romance

When a well-meaning angel interferes in human affairs, heaven and earth collide in chaos. Good Fortune is a quirky, genre-bending comedy that explores luck, love, and second chances — with a celestial dose of laughter.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.

Writer & Director: Aziz Ansari

Cast: Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, Sherry Cola, Joe Anoa’I, Blanca Araceli, Joe Mande, Aditya Geddada, Alexander Jo, Kristen Henley, Shoukath Ansari, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Erik Estrada Loaiza, Wil Sylvince, Michael Arnold, Cam Barr, Stacy Osie-Kuffour, Nena Woolworth, Mason Lawrence

Cine-grapher: Adam Newport-Berra

Composer: Cater Burwell

Costume Design: April Napier

Production Designer: Kay Lee

Producers: Aziz Ansari, Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang, Brady Fujikawa, Jon Humphrey & David Koplan

Editor: Daniel Haworth

Release Date: 17 October 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Production Location: Los Angeles, California, US

Production Country: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAMkXY2Ja80&t=3s

Rating: 5 stars
3 votes

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In Cinemas

Comedy | Drama | Sports

A tight-knit group of underdogs gets tangled in politics, romance, and rivalry. With quick wit and big heart, 'Mithra Mandali' turns everyday struggles into a hilarious, feel-good story about friendship, dreams, and the game of life.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A group of misfit friends stumbles into chaos when one falls for a politician's headstrong daughter, leading to a comedy of errors that turns their simple lives into a spectacular mess.

Writer & Director: Vijayender S

Cast: VTV Ganesh, Rag Mayur, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Satya, Prasad Behra, Niharika NM, Vishnu Oi, Vennela Kishore

Cine-grapher: Siddharth SJ

Composer: RR Dhruvan

Costume Design: Shilpa Tanguturu

Production Designer: Gandhi Nadikudikar

Producers: Kalyan Manthina, Bhanu Pratapa & Vijender Reddy Teegala

Editor: Kodati Pavan Kalyan

Release Date: 15 October 2025

Screening Territories: UK, France, Ireland, India

Production Country: India

Language: Telugu (Foreign Language Subtitled)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGXMm4Cx6Po&t=13s

Rating: 4.5 stars
2 votes

Horror | Thriller | Supernatural Horror | Mystery

Four years after surviving The Grabber, Finney and his sister Gwen are haunted once again — by dreams, voices, and a chilling new evil. 'Black Phone 2' raises the stakes with deeper emotional tension and supernatural terror that lingers long after the credits.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Four years after escaping The Grabber, Finney Blake is struggling with his life after captivity. When his sister Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp, the siblings become determined to solve the mystery and confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine.

Writers: C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson & Joe Hill

Cast: Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Miguel Mora, Demian Bichir, Ethan Hawke, Arianne Rivas, Anna Lore, Jeremy Davies, Maev Beaty, Graham Abbey, Jacob Moran, Miguel Mora, Simon Webster, Dexter Bolduc, Chase B. Robertson

Cine-grapher: Par M. Ekberg

Composer: Atticus Derrickson

Costume Design: Amy Andrews

Production Designer: Patti Podesta

Producers: Jason Blum, C. Robert Cargill & Scott Derrickson

Editor: Louise Ford

Director: Scott Derrickson

Release Date: 17 October 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Production Locations: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Production Country: US

Cert: 18

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWNucAcRoBY&t=2s

Rating: 5 stars
3 votes

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Streaming Series

Comedy | Drama

At Debbie’s Salon, every beauty and makeover tells a unique story. With warmth and honesty, this series highlights the strength of community and the beauty of everyday connections that bring us together.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: There’s a place in every town where you can get more than just a fresh look; you get advice, friendship, and a peek into other people’s lives. In Debbie’s Salon, the hair is stunning, the conversations are unfiltered, and no two days are ever the same.

From laugh-out-loud moments to heartfelt lessons, every episode brings you closer to the people who make this salon more than just a business; it’s a community.

Writers: Adaora Sandra Anyanwu, Adebayo Oduwole, Nosa Isibor, Victor Oluwafemi, Deliverance Imowo, Fortune Animiokhali, Uloma Uwadoka, Lara Olatunbosun, & Misola Olubunmi Iyun  

Cast: Omattutee James, Ella David, Onyeka Fiaka, Charles Lenny, Nonzo Bassey, Chidinma Nebo, Precious Ikechukwu, Hilda Egbuna, Benedict Emmanuel, Riyo David, Tersy Akpata, Moradeke Adeniran, Destiny Osahon, Chudy Davidson, Tega Olose

Cine-grapher: Ben Ope Johnson

Composers: Tchella, Shimmergoddess, Phanyu Michaels & Nonzo

Costume Design: Omolara Fasina

Production Designer: Daniella Ugoagha

Producer: Debbie Odutayo

Editors: Ganiyu Olatoye, Lebari Kara Barekwa & Isaac Tomide Akinbinu

Director: Thomas Odia

Release Date: 13 October 2025

Streaming On: Africa Magic Family

Production Location: Royal Roots Studios, Ikota, Lagos, Nigeria

Production Country: Nigeria

Cert: TV-MA

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JtYdfEXBl4

Rating: 4.8333333333333 stars
6 votes

Action | Adventure | History | Drama | Animation

The legendary war of Mahabharata reimagined like never before — through the eyes of 18 warriors, each torn between honour, duty, and fate. Epic in scope and rich in emotion, Kurukshetra brings ancient myth to thrilling animated life.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: An epic 18-day battle unfolds through the perspectives of 18 warriors, revealing their inner struggles and ethical challenges during a war between brothers.

Writers: Anu Sikka & Ujaan Ganguly

Cast: Vinod Sharma, Sahil Vaid, Saumya Daan, Annamaya Verma

Cine-grapher: Modhura Palit

Costume Design: Suchismita Dasgupta

Production Designer: Vishal Kadam

Producers: Ajit Andhare, Alok Jain & Anu Sikka

Editors: Rakesh Tiwari & Koushik Pramanik

Director: Ujaan Ganguly

Release Date: 16 October 2025

Streaming On: Netflix

Production Country: India

Language: Hindi (Foreign Language Subtitled)

Cert: TV-MA

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEP84U6ApSI&t=7s

Rating: 5 stars
2 votes

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Streaming Movies

Comedy | Fantasy | Adventure | Animation | Kids & Family

The world’s nastiest couple just got nastier! When the vile Twits take over their town, two clever kids and a band of magical creatures must outwit the villains to save the day. Whimsical, wicked, and wildly fun — The Twits is a riot for all ages.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Mr and Mrs Twit are the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world who also happen to own and operate the most disgusting, most dangerous, most idiotic amusement park in the world, Twitlandia. But when the Twits rise to power in their town, two brave orphans and a family of magical animals are forced to become as tricky as the Twits to save the city.

Writers: Roald Dahl, Meg Favreau & Phil Johnston

Cast: Jonny Vegas, Margo Martindale, Emilia Clarke, Charlie Berens, Nicole Byer, Erika Dapkewicz, Ryan Anderson Lopez, Jason Mantzoukas, Natalie Portman, Mark Proksch, Maitreyi Ramakrishna, Timothy Simons, Alan Tudyk, Rebecca Wisocky

Cine-grapher: Todd Jansen

Composer: Oli Julian

Producers: Phil Johnston, Daisy May West & Maggie Malone

Editor: Erika Dapkewick

Directors: Phil Johnston, Todd Demong, & Katie Shanahan

Release Date: 17 October 2025

Streaming On: Netflix

Production Country: US

Cert: PG

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMZI0FkYLEs&t=1s

Rating: 5 stars
3 votes

Drama | Fantasy | Romance

A hauntingly beautiful meditation on love, time, and mortality. As an older woman relives her forbidden romance with an ageless lover, truth and memory blur in a poetic dance between life and eternity.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Surrounded by a string of deaths, an older woman relives her romance with a mysterious, ageless lover as an inspector closes in on their dark secret.

Writers: Mixkaela Villalon, Jerry Gracio & Adolfo Alix Jr.

Cast: Carlo Aquino, Beauty Gonzalez, Bembol Roco, Bing Pimentel, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Erin Espiritu, Archi Adamos, Alan Paule, Rita Avila, Vance Larena, Mercedes Cabral

Director: Adolfo Alix Jr.

Release Date: 16 October 2025

Streaming On: Netflix

Production Country: Philippines

Language: Filipino (Foreign Language Subtitled)

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YlAFFzy-Aw

Rating: 4 stars
2 votes

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In Cinemas

Biography | Film | Arts

A deep dive into the genius of one of cinema’s greatest storytellers. 'Mr. Scorsese' explores the life, inspirations, and creative evolution of a director who forever changed the art of film.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Examining how Scorsese's colourful life experiences informed his artistic vision, as each film he made stunned the world with originality, his earliest experiences and the themes that have fascinated Scorsese.

Cast: Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, Jay Cocks, Robert De Niro, Brian De Palma, Thelma Schoomaker, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jodie Foster, Spike Lee, Nichola Pileggi, Paul Schrader, Cathy Scorsese, Irwin Winkler, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sharon Stone, Mick Jagger, Frank Piccirillo, Cate Blanchett

Cine-grapher: Ronan Killeen

Composer: Michael Rohatyn

Producer: Ron Burkle

Editor: David Bartner

Director: Rebecca Miller

Release Date: 17 October 2025

Streaming On: Apple TV+

Production Country: US

Cert: TV-MA

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWoKsiFr4Q8&t=3s

Rating: 5 stars
3 votes

Crime | True Crime | Social Justice

A minor neighbourhood dispute spirals into tragedy, exposing the complexities of Florida’s “stand your ground” laws. Through police footage and chilling interviews, ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ dissects a crime that shook a community and challenged a nation’s conscience.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A minor disagreement between neighbours in Florida takes a lethal turn, with police body camera footage and interviews probing the aftermath of the state's controversial "stand your ground" laws.

Cast: Susan Lorincz, Ajike Owens

Composer: Luara Heinzinger

Producers: Nikon Kwantu, Geeta Gandbhir, Alisa Payne & Sam Bisbee

Editor: Viridiana Lieberman

Director: Geeta Gandbhir

Streaming On: Netflix

Production Country: US

Cert: R

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNp85HGJtoo&t=8s

Rating: 4.3333333333333 stars
3 votes

This week’s selections include stories about ancient battles, modern gatherings, gifts from the divine, and calls from the past. They remind us that stories—whether spoken, animated, or saved—shape how we view the world and each other.

Watch widely, feel deeply, and let these stories stay with you after the credits end.


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